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William Hough tells his story of escaping the flood waters with his five year-old son and how the events of June 9 have stayed with his family.

Murman Jensen talks about the role her husband, Lionel Jensen, played in the relief effort of the 1972 flood.

Darol's brother, Jamie Johnson, was visiting a friend below Canyon Lake the evening of the Flood. His family learned two days later that Jamie had died that evening. Darol who was 11 years old in 1972, moved with his mother, father and sister to San…

Cathy Kjer's recollection of the 1972 flood. Recorded during the 50th Anniversary event at Rapid City Public Library.

Margaret King discusses the devastation of the flood in the area near Meadowbrook Golf Course - including its impact on family, visitors & neighbors.

Margaret Kovarik, a retired nurse, shares her story of helping the DCI and managing incoming phone calls.

Ronald Kuecker's recollection of the 1972 flood. Recorded during the 50th Anniversary event at Rapid City Public Library.

Deborah Kuehn had finished work and was home at her parents’ the night of June 9, 1972. Her mother, Yvonne was working at Bennett-Clarkson hospital that night, and her father, Jim, was vice president and co-editor of the Rapid City Journal, and was…

James Kuehn, Vice President and Editor of the Rapid City Journal at the time of the flood in 1972, tells his story of that night and the efforts of the Rapid City Journal for the weeks following the tragedy.

David spent the evening of June 9 at the Harney Peak Ranch in Rapid Valley.

Audrey and Patricia were isolated by the flood in their home near the Cleghorn fish hatchery. They also discuss the flood's effect on Rapid City.

Nancy's grandmother lived in a small log cabin by Baken Park. The evening of the Flood she was evacuated by Nancy's brother-in-law, Joe. Her grandmother lost all of her belongings that evening and eventually relocated to Faith, South Dakota.

Millie, her husband, sister and brother-in-law got stuck in the flood waters when their Jeep stalled. A student from South Dakota Mines and Technology got them in his station wagon. They then had to climb to the roof of the car and on to various…

Kurt Lentz's recollection of the 1972 flood. Recorded during the 50th Anniversary event at Rapid City Public Library.

Derek Leonard's recollection of the 1972 flood. Recorded during the 50th Anniversary event at Rapid City Public Library.

Dr. Lindly shares his views as Superintendent of Schools at the time, and Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board.

Dr. Lytle was president of the city council at the time of the Flood. He was alderman for Ward 3 which received major devastation and suffered many casualties. Mr. Lytle aided in setting up a reconnaissance center at the Meadowbrook School and…

Their flood story is one of life-changing loss. They have traveled the world to help others cope with grief & loss.

Their flood story is one of life-changing loss. They have traveled the world to help others cope with grief & loss.